JOURNAL ARTICLE

INCHON, 1950.

  • Published In: History of War, 2024, n. 134. P. 22 1 of 2

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 2

Abstract

In 1950, General Douglas MacArthur led a risky amphibious assault at Inchon to change the tide of the Korean War. The conflict began when North Korea invaded South Korea, prompting the United Nations to establish a military force led by the US. MacArthur, known for his experience in amphibious assaults, chose to land forces at Inchon, a difficult location that caught the enemy off guard. The UN forces successfully captured Inchon and went on to plan their sweep east to cut off North Korean forces and recapture Seoul. The Battle of Inchon demonstrated the strength and success of the UN forces. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2024/07, Issue 134, p22
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:177591021
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